The more I thought about it, the more I was convinced that this was a perfect morning. I dropped Savannah off at preschool and then strapped the babies in their jogger for a run - more like run/walk since I haven't done it in three months! They sat for 40 minutes without a peep. Once we got home, I let them play outside while I stretched out and talked to our new OT about scheduling. Again, not a peep. I looked at my watch and decided I needed to shower so I brought the girls inside and locked them behind the gate. Oh, I love the gate! I even turned on Elmo's World since it was just starting (I am working very hard on not feeling guilty about it) and took a nice long shower. Not a peep!
I am now in the office writing this post as the girls are laying on the couch/floor of the playroom. They are happy to relax for a few minutes before we pick Savannah up.
I don't know how I got so lucky but there is something magical about the gate during morning hours. We usually have therapy or I have errands to run but on mornings I don't, they just play without me. I need to remember this morning and commit to running and make my reward, time behind the gate! I just wish the gate worked during evening hours.
